How to Say "lacquer" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “lacquer” is “esmalte” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
general beauty products
Examples
Me gusta este color de esmalte.
I like this nail polish color.
Necesito comprar un esmalte de secado rápido.
I need to buy a quick-drying nail polish.
El esmalte se me está saltando.
My nail polish is chipping off.
Always Masculine
Even though many beauty products are associated with femininity, the word 'esmalte' is always masculine (el esmalte), no matter the color or user.
Nails vs. Walls
Mistake: “Voy a usar pintura para mis uñas.”
Correction: Voy a usar esmalte para mis uñas.
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